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R557 BNH

1997 Morgan Roadster

Not stated Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,242 mi
Last recorded18,242 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 BNH
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 18,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 17,942 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 17,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 17,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 17,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 16,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 16,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 16,445 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 16,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 15,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 14,952 miles

front suspension has a slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Jan 2016 14,950 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front suspension has a slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Dec 2014 14,680 miles

both rear shock absorbers inefficient - advise replacement

Pass 3 Dec 2013 14,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,226 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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R557 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Roadster in Not stated with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R557 BNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R557 BNH registered?

R557 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R557 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 BNH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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